The Song of the Allies
The poem explores the theme of unity and cooperation among nations during World War I. It emphasizes the importance of putting aside differences and working together to achieve a common goal. The speaker urges the allies to stand strong and united, using imagery and metaphor to convey the idea that together they can overcome any obstacle.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1918 · Genre: War Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Inspirational · 294 words
First lines
We are the Allies of God to-day, And the width of the earth is our right of way. Let no man question or ask us why, As we speed to answer a wild world cry; Let no man hinder or ask us where, As out over water and land we fare; For whether we hurry, or whether we wait, We follow the finger of guiding fate.
We are the Allies. We differ in faith, But are one in our courage at thought of death. Many and varied the tongues we speak, But one and the same is the goal we seek. And the goal we seek is not power or place, But the peace of the world, and the good of the race. And little matters the colour of skin, When each heart under it beats to win.
What this Textopian page supports
The Song of the Allies is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1918 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Poetry, Patriotic Literature, Inspirational, Religious, Historical
- Length: 294 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Song of the Allies by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Song of the Allies?
- How does this poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does War Poetry first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- They Shall Not Win by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- The Paean Of Peace by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- America by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Ode To The British Fleet by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- To The Women Of Australia by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Prayer In Time Of War by Edith Nesbit
Genres
- War Poetry — The poem focuses on themes of war, alliance, and the collective struggle of nations.
- Patriotic Literature — The work emphasizes national pride, unity, and the moral righteousness of the Allies' cause.
- Inspirational — The poem aims to inspire and motivate through its depiction of courage, sacrifice, and a higher purpose.
- Religious — The text references divine guidance and portrays the Allies as instruments of a higher power.
Tags
Poetry · War · Patriotism · Inspiration · Motivation · Uplifting · Historical · World War I · Allies · Victory · Triumph · Freedom